Welcome to Bovey Castle, Devon

Located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, the 5 Red Star Bovey Castle rests in 275 acres of beautiful countryside and rolling valleys.

First opened as a hotel and golf resort in 1930 by Great Western Railways, our luxury castle hotel boasts 60 fabulousbedrooms, 22 self-catering country lodges nestled in the grounds, not to mention two refurbished restaurants, the Elan Spa and our award-winning 18 hole championship golf course, designed by J F Abercromby.

Why stay at Bovey Castle Hotel?

Well, it’s definitely because of the luxurious hospitality of Bovey Castle, the attention to detail and outstanding service. It may also be to make the most of the simply glorious surroundings or to indulge in a treatment or two in the Elan spa.

Perhaps it’s the vast array of country pursuits, golf and activities available to experience or the wonderful choice of dining options, from afternoon tea to fine dining in the Great Western and the classic British menu in Smith’s Brasserie. The unrivalled location and views over the dramatic Dartmoor National Park play a part, but it’s all of these elements combined that make Bovey Castle Hotel such a unique destination time after time.

Awarded 5 Red Stars by the AA

We are delighted to announce that Bovey Castle has been awarded 5 Red Stars by the AA.

Bovey Castle’s Great Western Restaurant awarded 3 AA Rosettes

We are delighted that the Great Western Restaurant has been awarded three rosettes by the AA for its culinary excellence. Restaurants with the coveted three rosettes are deemed to be outstanding establishments that demand recognition well beyond their local area and just 10% of the AA’s restaurants achieve this level.

Award-winning Luxury

Well established as one of the finest 5 Red Star, luxury castle hotels and restaurants in Devon, Bovey Castle has won a host ofawards, including being recognised as one of the top ten family hotels in the world by Mr & Mrs Smith and ‘England’s Best Course and Resort – West’ by Today’s Golfer Travel Awards.

AA Small Hotel Group of the Year

In 2014 -15 we were proud to have been awarded ‘Small Hotel Group of the Year’ category at the AA Hospitality Awards. View our press release and find out more about this prestigious award!